French Art Deco Parchment Covered Dresser, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant Art Deco dresser features a gracefully curved front and five spacious drawers, each wrapped in fine parchment.
Brass
Italian Art Deco Dresser Macassar and Parchment with Brass Handle, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
Sophisticated Italian Art Deco dresser from the 1940s, featuring an elegant alternation of Macassar and parchment on the drawers.
Macassar, Parchment Paper
Italian Art Deco Dresser by Paolo Buffa in Maple, Lacquer and Parchment, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian Art Deco chest of drawers produced in Italy in the 1940s, with design attributable to Paolo Buffa. The piece features a striking black lacquered structure with refin...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Set of Dresser and Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
Rare and elegant Italian Art Deco bedroom set produced in Italy in the 1940s, consisting of a chest of drawers and a pair of matching nightstands, with design attributable to Paolo B...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29 in W 55 in D 20 in
Salpol Goatskin Parchment Dresser - Aldo Tura Style, Brass Detailing, Circa 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Italian design with this stunning dresser crafted in goatskin parchment, circa 1960, in the renowned style of Aldo Tura. This exceptional p...
Brass
Art Deco Dresser in Parchment
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful art deco dresser parchment, rose wood body, the special glass handles and brass shell-shaped, five drawers, 3 + 2.
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Parchment Dressers
Located in Meda, MB
1940s dressers with black lacquered structure and parchment drawers. The handles are made of black solid wood and brass.
Brass
20th Century Italian Parchment Art Deco Dresser
Located in Meda, MB
1930s Art Deco Italian dresser in parchment and details in black lacquered.
Brass
Strict Austrian Art Deco Dresser
Located in Roma, Lazio
Austrian Art Deco dresser, by the lines very strict. Veneered in birch white, with black lacquered handles, drawers in parchment.
Birch, Parchment Paper, Wood
Very Unusual Dresser Italian Art Deco
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very unusual Italian Art Deco dresser with drawers covered in parchment, details and handles of glass, and fluted legs and black lacquered.
Brass
Contemporary Italian Parchment Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary Art Deco inspired dresser constructed with wood clad in goatskin and protected under a lacquer finish. The goatskin is a beautiful cream hue with subtle color variatio...
Animal Skin
Exclusive Parchment Art Deco Dresser
Located in Meda, MB
Exclusive 1930s dresser made of parchment with ebonized details, the handles are in a brass fusion.
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 70.5 in D 19 in
French Parchment and Macassar Art Deco Sideboard or Dresser by Claude O. Merson
By Claude Olivier Merson
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This sculptural piece of French Art Deco furniture features a combination of parchment clad surfaces and wonderful Macassar wood accented by a scrolled bronze trim and bronze sabots....
Bronze
Elegant Italian Art Deco Dresser
By B&B Italia
Located in Roma, Lazio
Italian art deco dresser, completely in parchment, with drawers veneered in rosewood.
Parchment Paper, Rosewood
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H 36 in W 39.25 in D 19 in
An Art Deco parchment covered dresser, in the manner of Samuel Marx, C. 1940.
By Samuel Marx
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Having a two over three drawer configuration, the curved sides and sleek parchment surface give the streamlined look found in Art Deco interiors of the time. Found in Argentina.
Brass
Parchment and Brass for that Italian Dresser
Located in Roma, Lazio
Completely in parchment this Italian chest of drawers, very nice and unique to the shape of its drawers. Brass inserts and handles finish and embellish it even more.
Brass
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H 49 in W 38 in L 49 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Mahogany And Parchment Compatible Chests Dressers
Located in Stamford, CT
A very nice pair of mahogany and parchment deco style chests. Each having oak secondaries. Sold separately for $1950.00 each. Shorter cabinets dimensions: 32.50 high, 54 long, 21 dee...
Wood
20th Century Italian Parchment Art Deco Dresser
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1940s.
Parchment Paper, Wood
Italian Art Deco Parchment and Maple Dresser, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
This beautiful Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1930s.
Brass
Italian Art Deco Parchment and Black Lacquer Dresser, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This elegant Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy, more precisely in Cantù, which is a small city in the north of Italy that used to be famous in the Art Deco era for wood crafting...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Red Parchment Dresser, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
These rare and unique twin chest of drawers were produced in Italy in the 1950s. The front of the drawers are covered in cherry red parchment while the base is in maple burl. The s...
Metal
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H 32.68 in W 58.67 in D 22.45 in
Italian Art Deco Parchment, Maple and Walnut Briar Dresser, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This dresser was produced in Italy in the 1940s. The six drawers are covered in parchment and are framed by a briar walnut profile, which is also framed by a profile in maple. Also...
Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
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H 34.65 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Italian Art Deco Parchment, Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Dresser, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1940s.
Brass, Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Parchment Dresser in the Style of Samuel Marx
By Samuel Marx
Located in New York, NY
The French Art Deco dresser, shown here, is in the style of Samuel Marx and dates back to the 1940s.
Hardwood, Parchment Paper
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H 34.26 in W 69.3 in D 19.69 in
1950s Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer and Engraved Parchment, Att. Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian Art Deco dresser from the 1950s, in the style of renowned designer Paolo Buffa and crafted in the furniture-making hub of Cantù.
Brass
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H 30.25 in W 41.75 in D 18.75 in
French Art Deco parchment covered dresser in the manner of Samuel Marx, C. 1930.
By Samuel Marx
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The case has three long drawers with brass square hardware all floating on a recessed base. Samuel Marx was an American architect and designer.
Brass
20th Century Rosewood Italian Art Deco Dresser
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1930s.
Parchment Paper, Rosewood, Wood
Lovely Italian Art Deco Dresser
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, Lazio
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers, all covered in parchment with a beautiful front fascia walnut, brass feet. Very beautiful parchment figures recall a figure of Gio Ponti. The top i...
Brass
Italian Parchment Commode
Located in Roma, Lazio
Chest of drawers covered with parchment feet in black lacquer. Note the beautiful design of the parchment on the top and brass handles. To great effect.
Parchment Paper
20th Century Italian Parchment and Brass Art Deco Dresser
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This chest of drawers was produced in Italy in the 1940s and is attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. The structure is black lacquered while the drawers are covered with a prec...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Brass and Red Parchment Dresser, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Unique and rare 1950s chest of drawers produced in Italy, The structure and legs are in black lacquered wood while the front of the drawers are in cherry red parchment. The top is...
Brass
Elegant Art Deco' Italian Dresser
By B&B Italia
Located in Roma, Lazio
Italian art deco chest of drawers, veneered in walnut, and drawers in parchment.
Parchment Paper, Walnut
Italian Art Deco Dresser
Located in Roma, Lazio
Italian Art Deco dresser, black lacquered wood. Three drawers in parchment.
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1940 Parchment and Brass Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in Roma, Lazio
Italian art deco dresser. All covered in parchment leather, both the body and the drawers.
Brass
Art Deco Dresser with Parchment Drawer Fronts
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Art Deco. Five drawers. Mahogony with slightly distressed off white parchment drawer fronts. Sikes and Co., Buffalo, NY. 1940's.
Parchment Paper, Wood
Italian Rosewood and Parchment Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco style dresser made of rose wood and inlaid parchment.The legs and lip curve out in the art deco fashion.
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$6,840 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,232 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,380
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
Elm, Burl
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$16,900 / set
H 34 in W 23.75 in D 32.5 in
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
$1,739 / set
H 22.45 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with front door, grey glass top and wood veneer decors on the sides and doors, and brass details such...
Brass
$8,464 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
A square parchment end or low coffee table.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined and versatile square coffee or end table, clad in smooth, natural parchment, featuring a low, modernist profile. The table rests on square legs, emphasizing clean lines and...
Hide, Wood
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece
Wood, Parchment Paper
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.